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Hi @ann35211. I'm really sorry to hear that you did not get in to DePaul this time. If this was your first time applying and you have your heart set on DePaul's program (like I did), I'd strongly recommend that you work to improve anything you can on your application and submit again. I was not accepted the first time I applied either. I ended up taking the GRE twice to reach the scores I was aiming for and needed. I spent a significant amount of time improving my personal statements the second time around, to make sure I put my very best foot forward. Thankfully, I was accepted upon second application. You could be too. Don't lose hope and don't give up! Happy to provide advice or additional info if you'd like.

I’m really sorry, ann35211! :( was this your first or second time applying?

NP_derma, congratulations to you on your acceptance! PTL. All the best to you as you take on the program. I'm sure you will be greatz Thank you for your encouragement. I will gladly accept any help or guidance you have to offer me in preparation for the GRE.

Hi everyone, Wanted to share an update. I received a status update this morning and unfortunately I was not accepted into the program. I also wanted to to share a little about my stats in order to possibly help others applying in the future. GPA at University where I received my bachelors degree: 3.15 (They waived the GRE requirement) Pre-Req GPA: 3.0 Cumulative GPA: 2.7 - I worked full time in my early undergrad years, couldn't balance full course load with my job and ended up with poor grades in classes which I later repeated for B's. I took a long break between my Associate Degree and Bachelors Degree. I have 5 years of experience as a CNA and a total of 10+ years of experience working at my local hospital. I have worked in a Medical Research Internship, and have also been on a Medical Mission trip. I was given recommendations by a previous physician I worked with, a previous manager, and a professor from the University where I earned my Bachelors degree. I truly love people and healthcare. I called in and spoke with an advisor to learn more about my application and why the committee had decided not to accept me. The deficiencies in my application were as follows: the repeat courses from my younger years hurt me, because I did not earn A's the second time I took them. I earned many "B" grades. My cumulative GPA is low, and Shaw said it would likely help me to take the GRE, perform well to demonstrate that I am more intelligent than my cumulative GPA would indicate. Lastly, I neglected to provide an "action plan" for how I recovered my poor academic performance of early years and how I would continue to do so in the future. I hope that that this information will be helpful to others considering application, here and elsewhere. I wish I would have known more about some of the things the committee would be looking for before I applied. Mistakes of your past (yes, even 8-10 years ago) can follow you to your present, even if your performance has much improved as of recent. So, work hard and do your best now. In the meantime, I'll be studying for the GRE, because I cannot go back and fix my past. I can only work harder in the present and hope for a better tomorrow.

I think we are all in the same boat, patiently waiting for responses. My materials have been submitted for a few weeks as well. Best of luck to all of you. Hope they have room to accept all of us.

22MA_Ann2014, thank you for sharing! I'm hopeful that we will hear something soon too!

Hi, Kiadoesit! Have you received a response yet? May I also ask which location you applied to?

Hello everyone, Congrats to all who have already been accepted. After receiving a notification from DePaul that there were still spaces available for the Winter 2019 cohort, I promptly applied. Wondering if any of you who were waiting have received responses as of late? I am hopeful that I didn't miss the ship. I know a few people who have completed the MENP program in previous years and are happy with the education they received.